Nessus Prior to 10.7.3: Secure Permissions for Sub-Directories Not Enforced
CVE-2024-3289

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Tenable

Status
Nessus
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 May 2024

What is CVE-2024-3289?

A security flaw exists in Nessus software, where installations made to directories outside of the default location on Windows systems prior to version 10.7.3 did not implement secure permissions for sub-directories. This vulnerability can lead to local privilege escalation if directory permissions are not properly configured by the user. It underscores the importance of securing installation paths adequately to prevent unauthorized access and elevation of privileges in environments using Nessus.

Affected Version(s)

Nessus Windows 0

References

https://www.tenable.com/security/tns-2024-08

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

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